Towns in our region

Béziers

At 15 minutes from Valras-Plage you can visit Béziers, Famous for its bullrings and its « Féria » and renowned for its magnificent view of the Canal du Midi, picturesque Béziers has kept its unique character as an old fortified town.

the official website of the city of Béziers

the official website of the toursim office in Béziers

Carcassonne

At 1 hour from Valras-Plage is situated Carcassonne. The historic jewel of the Aude region is undeniably the antique city of Carcassonne, listed in 1997 as a UNESCO world heritage site. Over twenty centuries, nature, art and history have moulded this amazing city making it unique to the world. more information

Pézenas, city of Molière"Between the Bas-Languedoc coast and the Hérault hinterland, Pézenas has a great heritage. Fairs were held and Estates convened here, and it was adopted by Molière and his "Illustre Théâtre" troupe of actors. 17th and 18th c. town mansions, paved streets and 16th century bourgeois dwellings form the setting for the house of the Consuls, once the seat of local power, where the Estates of the Languedoc were convened until the mid-17th c. Visit its religious heritage: old chapel of the Pénitents Noirs, a theatre since the 19th c., old chapel of the Ursulines and Collégiale St Jean with a "treasure trove" of artefacts from churches of the town." read more

the official website of the city of Pézenas

Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc

"Along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea in southern France, Montpellier has everything it takes to please. A lively and surprising city in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, Montpellier is vibrant, elegant and artistic. People are drawn here by the city's rich past, former and contemporary glory, intense cultural life and youthful feel. Its sunny climate and well-preserved historical environment are second to none, nestled between the sea, vineyards and mountain landscapes." read more

the official website of the city of Montpellier

the official website of the tourism office in Montpellier

Sète, harbour city

"Sète, a peninsula…" The omnipresence of water, its incomparable light and colours; all qualities which have given it its second name "Venice of the Languedoc". Built on the flanks of Mont St.Clair, wedged between the Thau Lagoon, the Sea and the canals, Sète is one of the largest ports on the Mediterranean. In Sète, there is a sweet mixture of scents from the Sea and the garrigue (Mediterranean scrubland) in the air. " read more

the official website of the city of Sète

the official website of the toursim office in Sète

Le Cap d'Agde

"Cap d'Agde is a capital destination for those looking for a Mediterranean seaside resort. With its volcanic origins, it has the true spirit of the South, being both modern and drenched in history, but always with a very natural feel. Come and share the best of Mediterranean culture in Agde's 4 separate resorts. " read more

the official website of the city of Cap d'Agde

Agde, ancient Greek town

"Agde is a town with 2,600 years worth of history and is a place where fresh and salt water mingle, where the River Hérault and the Canal du Midi meet the Mediterranean. Come and wander through its shopping streets and shady walks." read more

the official website of the town Agde

Narbonne, roman city

"Narbonne, capitale of the Gaule narbonnaise, then residence of the visigoths kings and archiepiscopal city, counts nowadays more than 52 542 citizens (legal population 2007 - INSEE 1st January 2010). Port of the whole Celtic Sea in antiquity, place of convergence of civilizations for over 2000 years, Narbonne is the daughter of the Mediterranean for its privileged location." read more

the official website of the city of Narbonne